'The Handmaid's Tale' Returns, Plus Chvrches | The Watch (Ep. 252)

Hardy's Style

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald dive into the unique acting style of Tom Hardy, particularly his penchant for adopting distinctive accents. They humorously critique his choice of a "Ratso Rizzo meets Mark Ruffalo" accent for his role in "Venom," highlighting Hardy's tendency to add layers of complexity to his characters 1. Chris notes Hardy's consistent use of masks and accents as a signature part of his performances, which often serve as self-imposed challenges 2.

Tom Hardy always has something in front of his mouth.

--- Chris Ryan

This approach, they argue, makes Hardy one of the most intriguing actors working today.

   

Comic Origins

The origins of the character Venom are rooted in a 1980s Marvel comic event called "Secret Wars," where Spider-Man's black costume, later known as Venom, was introduced 2. Andy explains how this costume was initially a rebranding effort to make Spider-Man edgier, eventually evolving into the villainous Venom character 3.

What if the black costume was an evil costume and that's Venom?

--- Andy Greenwald

This transformation from a simple costume change to a complex character highlights the unpredictable nature of comic book adaptations.